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Sports · October 18, 2026

Notre Dame gets screwed, twice, on "final" play at BYU

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In a game played on October 17, 2026, the No. 8 BYU Cougars upset the No. 2 Notre Dame Fighting Irish 28-24. Following the final play—a failed first-and-goal pass into the end zone—officials declared the game over. However, the Big 12 Conference later admitted that one second should have remained on the clock, which would have granted Notre Dame one more play. Additionally, analysts and fans raised questions regarding a potential uncalled defensive pass interference penalty on the final play.

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Reported by multiple outlets

  • No. 8 BYU defeated No. 2 Notre Dame 28-24 in Provo, Utah.
  • The final score was set by a Bear Bachmeier touchdown pass with 1:47 remaining.
  • The game ended on an incomplete pass from Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr to Jade Greathouse.
  • The loss snapped a 16-game winning streak for Notre Dame.

Reported by only some outlets

  • The Big 12 Conference issued a formal statement admitting an officiating error regarding the game clock.
  • Stadium and end zone clocks showed 0:01 remaining when the final pass hit the ground.
  • A controversial 2026 Week 1 game between Michigan and Western Michigan also involved a clock-restoration decision.
  • Notre Dame lost a red-zone possession at the end of the first half due to a fumbled spike attempt.
  • Five of the top eight teams in the AP Top 25 lost on the same day.

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